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I can't imagine that Rob doesn't drink daily. A drink or two after a 'long' four hours at the office? It's hardly a binge but the body does become used to it. I can remember putting lovely little old italian gentleman on our withdrawal scoring protocol because they were used to having two or...

*delurking nurse* I call BS on the "Robbie is doing super duper". Rob is likely starting to hit peak withdrawal. He'd be loaded up on a crapload of valium. I've also seen my share of detoxing individuals in restraints because they're losing their s--- (granted it was ICU and they had med...

*former cardiac nurse delurking* He was on predisone for a medical condition at one point. That drug is known for the emotional effects it can have on a person, particularly long term. Depression and anxiety are very common. Which may explain his very emotional reaction to the whole crack...

Bit of a generalization. There are so many variables in determining what the outcome can be i.e. social support, personal resilience, mental health issues, other social determinantes of health, etc OT: My favourite addict story was the health food store owner that drank 2 BOTTLES of vodka a...

Delurking to say I'm a nurse. I've dealt with addicts in various healthcare settings. I'd compare the visibility of addicts to that of an iceburg. The addict of the alley is just what's visible, particularly when it comes to alcohol. I've seen all walks of life seriously addicted. Poverty...